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Brass Bandbook

GRADE: 6-8, 9-12
SUBJECT: Band
GENRE: Early Brass Band, Contemporary Brass Band, Traditional Brass Band
TOPIC: Sheet Music
DISCIPLINE: Harmonizing Instruments

DESCRIPTION

The Preservation Hall Foundation Brass Bandbook is an online learning tool for educators, students, and jazz lovers alike. This essential collection from the New Orleans brass band repertoire includes transcriptions and information by the former leader of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, trumpeter Mark Braud.

The Brass Bandbook works in conjunction with song and instrument specific plans in the Preservation Hall Lessons collection. Traditional techniques and historical background add creative context when performing New Orleans music traditions. Explore the full Brass Bandbook or Song Selections below to learn more.

 

BRASS BANDBOOK

The complete Brass Bandbook is available on the Preservation Hall Foundation website or on the page linked below. See the “Song Selections” to explore individual songs and resources.

 

SONG SELECTIONS

On the pages linked below, reference materials including scores and individual instrumental parts for each song are downloadable and free to use as long as credit is given to the Preservation Hall Foundation on any programs or written materials promoting the performances.

 

ATTRIBUTIONS

Mark Braud, Writer and Content Creator

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